Andean Hydrology > Key Topics

Key Topics

The following topics related to Andean climate and hydrology will be addressed during the training: 

1. Characteristics of Andean glaciered and non glaciered high elevation catchments, climate variability and climate change projections, role of groundwater
2. Spatial and temporal hydro-meteorological monitoring (satellite based in situ)
3. Open source drought and hydro-meteorological information platforms and data management
4. Long term and seasonal water availability predictions
5. Introduction to site specific modelling

Target Group

• Water related decision makers and water users dealing with water availability predictions
• Scientists working in the field of water resources in the Central Andean region